The Chhau Festival at Nimdih Gandhi Ashram, supported by Axis Bank Foundation (held on March 28-30), celebrated the rich heritage of Seraikela, Kharsawan (influenced by other Chhau dances and local Tribal dance) and Manbhum Chhau (Purulia Chhau style). Daytime workshops by Chhau gurus, mask-making, and instrument-making sessions encouraged hands-on learning. Panel discussions fostered exchanges between […] read more
Kerala came alive with rhythm, color and storytelling as the three day cultural festival “Chhau: Rhythms of Mask and Myth” travelled across Kannur, Kasaragod and Kozhikode from October 10 to 12, 2025. Held as part of Pavizhotsav, the 35th Anniversary Celebrations of the Folkland International Centre for Folklore and Culture, and supported by Banglanatak dot […] read more
The Chhau Festival 2026 unfolded from February 6th to 8th at the Nimdih Gandhi Ashram in Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, bringing alive the mesmerizing energy of India’s tribal heritage. Curated around the evocative theme “Four Rhythms, One Soul,” the festival celebrated the four distinct traditions of Chhau—Seraikela, Kharsawan, Manbhum, and Mayurbhanj—through masks, martial movements, and powerful rhythmic storytelling that […] read more
